Archives - 2026

Global Travel Collection data shows hotel-branded voyages now account for 5% of future cruise bookings, with average trips priced at $40,000.

Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa has opened on Crete, bringing private pools, rooftop dining, wellness facilities and year-round luxury to Chania.

Fora raised $60 million in Series D funding at a $1 billion valuation as it expands its AI assistant and travel advisor platform.

The UK Foreign Office is urging travelers to prepare before overseas trips after revealing some of the strangest requests made to consular staff abroad.

Globus is expanding its 2027 Asia and Africa portfolio with new small-group tours, deeper destination extensions and more safari combinations.

Omio Group plans to acquire Rail Europe, combining travel technology, rail distribution and multimodal inventory across train, bus, air and ferry services.

The UK and EU have signed a historic treaty on Gibraltar’s future relationship with the bloc, creating a framework for smoother border movement with Spain.

Greek authorities plan to extend Navagio Beach on Zakynthos by 30 meters to protect its famous shipwreck while the site remains closed over safety concerns.

Frontier Airlines will add Starlink Wi-Fi from early 2027, joining a wider push by budget carriers to offer more premium inflight services.

Dubai ranked seventh among the world’s most welcoming cities for expats, supported by strong safety scores, infrastructure and a large international community.

Popular beaches in Italy, especially in Sardinia, are using booking systems and visitor caps to manage overcrowding and protect fragile coastal landscapes.

San Francisco International Airport is seeking proposals for a private luxury terminal that would let commercial passengers use private TSA screening and car transfers to aircraft.

IHG is expanding youth-focused travel initiatives in Greater China with esports rewards, student discounts and curated city itineraries.

New EU air passenger rights will bring free family seating, clearer baggage pricing, free name corrections and easier compensation claims from mid-2027.

Saudi Arabia has launched Package Visa, a digital initiative that integrates tourist visa applications directly into curated travel bookings.